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AB 1987

Department-managed lands: wildlife areas: hunting.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 5 co-sponsors

AB 1987 modifies California's legal definition of water, potentially affecting water rights allocation, regulatory authority, and environmental protections statewide.

In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Bill Summary · AB 1987

Legislative bill overview

AB 1987 proposes to modify California's legal definition of "water" in state code. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Heath Flora and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having just been printed for committee review.

Why is this important

Definitional changes to water in state law can have far-reaching consequences for water rights, environmental protections, agricultural allocations, and regulatory authority across California's complex water management system. How water is legally defined determines what falls under state water laws, which agencies have jurisdiction, and how water can be used or protected.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of definition changes: Unclear whether the revised definition would expand or narrow what qualifies as regulated water, potentially affecting water rights holders, environmental advocates, or agricultural interests differently
  • Regulatory jurisdiction: Changes to water definitions could shift enforcement authority between state and local agencies, or alter which regulations apply to specific water sources
  • Agricultural vs. environmental impact: Definition changes could affect farmers' water access rights or environmental protection standards depending on the specific language proposed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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